Ranma 1/2 Episode 3: Release Date, Where To Stream, Expected Plot And More

Ranma’s curse has him getting into all sorts of trouble in the past few episodes, and with more of these comedic scenes awaiting in Ranma 1/2 Episode 3, don’t miss it! Get the release date and more here.

By Sneha Sam

Updated on Nov 07, 2024 | 06:57 PM IST | 18K

Ranma ½ [Rumiko Takahashi, MAPPA, Netflix]

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Ranma ½ Episode 3: Release date and where to stream
Expected plot in Ranma ½ Episode 3
Ranma ½ Episode 2 recap

Ranma Saotome and Akane Tendo have begun navigating their school life together while dealing with their arranged marriage, resulting in chaos typical to the series. As more about Akane and her crush on Dr. Tofu was revealed, fans saw Ranma get an admirer of his own as well.

Don’t miss Ranma ½ Episode 3 to find out how the duo deal with their now hectic school life. Keep reading to discover the release date, where to watch it, the expected plot and a recap of the last episode.

Ranma ½ [Rumiko Takahashi, MAPPA, Netflix]

Ranma ½ Episode 3: Release date and where to stream

Ranma ½ Episode 3 is scheduled to air on Sunday, October 20, 2024, at 12:55 am JST. This timing means that most international fans can expect a daytime release the day before, around 3:55 pm GMT / 8:55 am PT / 11:55 am ET.

Fans should keep in mind that the exact release time may differ depending on the region and time zone. In Japan, viewers can catch Ranma ½ Episode 3 on NNS (Nippon TV), while those outside Japan can watch the English-subbed version on Netflix.

Ranma ½ [Rumiko Takahashi, MAPPA, Netflix]

Expected plot in Ranma ½ Episode 3

As per the anime’s official website, Ranma ½ Episode 3 will be titled ‘Because I Have Someone I Like.’ The episode will see Tatewaki Kuno learn of Ranma and Akane’s arranged engagement, prompting him to challenge Ranma again.

Although Ranma will defeats Kuno, he will sustain injuries after being distracted by Akane during the battle. As a result, Dr. Tofu provides medical treatment, and Ranma will become aware of Akane’s feelings toward the doctor in Ranma ½ Episode 3.

Ranma ½ [Rumiko Takahashi, MAPPA, Netflix]

Ranma ½ Episode 2 recap

Ranma ½ Episode 2, titled ‘I Hate Men!,’ begins as Akane Tendo prepares for school, but her sister Nabiki reminds her that Ranma Saotome, due to their arranged engagement, will accompany her. Ranma, already frustrated by his circumstances, learns from Genma that they will be staying with the Tendo family longer.

The two bicker throughout the walk to school, prompting Genma to intervene, resulting in a comedic sparring session. At school, Akane faces numerous challengers due to a rumor that anyone who defeats her in combat can date her.

The main challenger is Tatewaki Kuno, a skilled kendo practitioner at Furinkan High. Jealous of Ranma, he challenges him to a fight, leading to several clashes, where Ranma’s transformation into a woman adds to the confusion in Ranma ½ Episode 2.

Meanwhile, Dr. Tofu, a local physician whom Akane admires, is introduced. Ranma ½ Episode 2 concludes with Kuno developing a crush on female Ranma, unaware that she is Ranma’s alternate form.

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*The release dates and times provided are accurate at the time of writing and are subject to change at the discretion of the creators.